Palmridge Primary School

Considering Palmridge Primary School in Palmridge for your child’s 2025 registration? Consider all factors, like whether parents are moving their children out of this school, or if teachers are frequently resigning? We went out of our way to gather all the insider information you need.

I’ll share with you Palmridge Primary School enrolment statistics, teacher resignations, the principal, teacher-to-student ratio, fees, photos, registration procedure, and more. Hoping you can make an informed decision for your child’s 2025 registration.

Palmridge Primary School Basic Information

Just to make sure we are talking about the right school you are interested in, lets double check the school details below as per DoBE.

 Adress: 147, Cnr Tritonia And Celtis Street, Palmridge Ext. 4, Palmridge, Germiston
  Disability: Not a special school, but some conditions can be supported.
  EMIS No.: 700400849
 School Phase: Primary School

Enrolment Trend

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The enrolment pattern for Palmridge Primary School will be very crucial for a new parent like you.

In 2021, exactly 1833 learners were part of Palmridge Primary School, in 2022 we see 44 more learners joining the school, and in 2023, 51 more learners joining the school.

The above chart would mean that enrolment is growing steadily and happily. The school is welcoming more and more learners each year.

School Principal

The principal of Palmridge Primary School is Mrs. S Pillay, and that was for 2023. So I haven’t checked if there has been some changes but I will update you soonest.

One important indicator to consider when deciding on a new school for your child is the consistency of its principal over a period of at least three years. So, let’s take a look at this school of interest to you.

Here is a short timeline to show who was leading the school over the past 3 years.

  2021	2022	2023 
Hamrajh Singh	Hamrajh Singh	Mrs. S Pillay

Teacher Retention & Ratio

School enrolment is undoubtedly important, but what is even more critical is a school’s ability to retain its teachers for the longest time possible. When teachers remain with a school, they become deeply integrated into the school’s culture and the parent community, leading to a solid learning environment.

By the year 2021, Palmridge Primary School had 51 teachers but in 2022, 2 teachers left the school, and in 2023, 4 more teachers got employed at the school.

A drop in teachers over three years can signal unhappiness, lack of support, or better opportunities elsewhere. This can lead to bigger classes and more work for remaining teachers, affecting education quality and school spirit. The school needs to address these issues to retain and attract great teachers.

But Palmridge Primary School is a special case because it has increasing enrollment, and at the same time declining teaching staff. What does this mean to potential parents?

If enrollments are stable or increasing while the number of teachers is decreasing, this could signal potential issues like teacher dissatisfaction at the school or Palmridge parents community in general.

The school’s teacher to learner ration is 1:36 meaning that, One teacher is responsible for 36 learners.

Palmridge Primary School Pass Rate

Much like Minister Siviwe Gwarube emphasised on the crucial need to enhance literacy and numeracy skills, the principal is dedicated to ensuring that from Grade 4 students can read for meaning. This foundational skill is essential as it provides every learner with a fair chance to excel all the way up to Grade 12 and beyond.

Contact Information

The best time to visit the school is after 9:00 AM, as all learners will be settled in their classes, and the administration will be available to assist you with forms and fees. However, for a school tour, it is advisable to visit after 1:00 PM, when the school day is nearly over, and a team member will be available to guide you.

• Address: 147, Cnr Tritonia And Celtis Street, Palmridge Ext. 4, Palmridge, Germiston
• Suburb: Palmridge
• Phone: (some contacts are personal mobile numbers, so please consult with the office)

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Registration

Registration at Palmridge Primary School is now open for the year 2025 to all learners wanting admission for Grade 1 next year. Parents can now apply to secure space for their childÕs admission from Thursday, 11 July, at 8h00 and will close on Monday, 12 August 2024, at midnight.

Please remember, for a primary school school like Palmridge Primary School, even though your child completed Grade R at the same school, you still need to register them via GDE for Grade 1. This applies even if they have been studying at the same school.

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Palmridge Primary School Fees

Confirming school quantile will determine the fees: Q2

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